RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: POSTHARVEST MANAGEMENT & FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLO

Agricultural Research Council; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job description

Responsibilities

• Contributes towards projects, by compiling and executing technical project activity plans particularly in relation to postharvest management, agro-processing and product development of medicinal and industrial plants as well vegetables.
• Plans and co-ordinates own and technical project work activities.
• Conducts technical support within projects.
• Collects, captures, processes and interprets technical data and makes internal project recommendations.
• Compiles technical reports and submits for approval.
• Provides services on postharvest management and agro-processing of medicinal plants and industrial crops.
• Develops technical capacity at an appropriate level.
• Identifies and participates in own learning opportunities.
• Participates in projects and supervises as delegated.
• Manages project facilities, material and equipment.
• Ensures optimal utilisation of resources.
• Compliance with human resource policies and procedures.
• Compliance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures.